Specs: 355-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6

With more interior space than many of its competitors, the Lincoln MKS is a strong contender in the luxury sedan segment. Priced to start at about $41,300, the MKS comes with a 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 or a turbocharged, 355-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, both of which are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shifting capability.

All MKS models come equipped with dual-zone, automatic climate control, leather seating, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, antilock brakes, electronic stability and traction control, heated front and rear seats, and a reverse-sensing system that warns the driver of potential hazards when in reverse. There is a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.